Legal Services

While it is possible to file a bankruptcy case pro se, that is, without the assistance of an attorney, it is extremely difficult to do so successfully. Hiring a competent attorney is highly recommended. If you are unable to afford an attorney, you may be able to qualify for free legal representation. For information about other referral programs, contact the State Bar of Nevada (external link)or the Washoe County Bar Association (external link).

Pursuant to Local Rule 9010, any corporation, partnership, or other business entity, except when acting as a bankruptcy trustee for a corporation or partnership, must be represented by an attorney.

Note: The Nevada Bankruptcy Court may not refer you to any individual attorney and are not permitted to give you legal advice of any nature.

Legal Help

You may search your telephone directory for bankruptcy assistance or contact the following agencies:

LEGAL AID CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Address:
725 East Charleston
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone:
(702) 386-1070 x155
Website: https://www.lacsn.org/practice-areas/consumer-rights-project/bankruptcy (external link)
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada in conjunction with the William S. Boyd School of Law and Nevada Legal Services provide a weekly bankruptcy Legal Education Class as a community service that is open to all members of the public. The classes provide legal information to the public about Bankruptcy Court procedures, rules, and Nevada law. They also provide a wide variety of the necessary forms to assist you with representing yourself in court. A free online bankruptcy class video as well as bankruptcy videos, an English bankruptcy manual and aSpanish bankruptcy manual are available from their website. These classes and manuals are not intended to take the place of an attorney and we highly recommend that you consult with a private attorney before filing any court documents.

CDC declaration/eviction resources: https://www.lacsn.org/covid-19

Reaffirmations: https://www.lacsn.org/practice-areas/consumer-rights-project/bankruptcy/reaffirmation-agreements

NORTHERN NEVADA LEGAL AID
Northern Nevada
Address:
Bankruptcy Court Facilitator Program
299 S. Arlington Ave.
Reno, NV  89501
Phone:
(775) 329-2727

Website: https://www.nnlegalaid.org/
Northern Nevada Legal Aid (NNLA) is a non-profit legal aid organization providing free legal service to low income Northern Nevada residents.

BANKRUPTCY RESOURCES FROM AMERICAN BANKRUPTCY INSTITUTE
Website: https://www.abi.org
The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) has created a website to help those in financial difficulty find out more about bankruptcy. The website contains a list of common questions with straightforward answers. There are additional resources including a list of members who may provide help, along with locations that offer free services to qualified people.